Deficiency Records for Avenues at Springfield
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avenues at Springfield. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-06-21 | 2016-06-24 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-12-15 | 2015-12-31 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2015-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2015-12-01 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2015-12-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2015-11-25 | Y |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-06-15 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2014-09-05 | 2014-09-05 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2014-09-05 | 2014-09-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2014-06-17 | 2014-06-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-06-17 | 2014-06-27 | Y |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2014-06-17 | 2014-06-27 | Y |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-23 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-10 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-05-16 | 2014-06-06 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2014-05-09 | 2014-05-22 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2013-07-11 | 2013-07-29 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-25 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-25 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-25 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-25 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2013-07-11 | 2013-07-12 | N |
